Erythropoiesis

Erythropoiesis

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  1. Hep B vaccine schedule question...I screwed up.

    Erythropoiesis replied to PhillyRNtoBe's topic in General Students

    I believe this violates the TOS regarding offering medical advice on this forum. I would discuss this with my doctor and with the lab coordinator at my school if it were me. Every school is

  2. Unsure about fit for program.

    Erythropoiesis replied to alistevens's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope like hell that when I become a nurse, people admire me for my skills and my compassionate nature...not my beauty. I don't have much support either. People are rooting for me but things have...

  3. Stethoscope

    Erythropoiesis replied to ssmith18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No doctor will be ballsy enough to try to walk off the floor with somebody else's neon yellow stethoscope around their neck. I vote keep it. Plus the spray paint might chip and become an infection...

  4. how to pick a stethoscope

    Erythropoiesis replied to Saraliz's topic in General Students

    Absolutely. It will do well in the beginning. I have the cheap one to use for a while until I get into the groove of not leaving it all over the place or any place except in my pocket. My expensive...

  5. how to pick a stethoscope

    Erythropoiesis replied to Saraliz's topic in General Students

    I have a $12 sprague and I have a $80 Littmann Classic. I taught myself how to do manual blood pressures before my program starts next week, and I vaguely know what to listen for when I listen to the...

  6. Not Sure If Nursing is for Me...

    Erythropoiesis replied to mariemonae92's topic in General Students

    This was something I had to work through mentally too. I start my program finally in August but for the longest time I kept wanting to talk myself out of nursing entirely because I knew I probably...

  7. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Erythropoiesis replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    When people say they "seen" something. Or when people say that a situation or event will occur "on tomorrow". Please stop

  8. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Erythropoiesis replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes it is, y'all! Entire states, entire communities use it regularly. Virtually all of the Southern US uses y'all and it's widely accepted. It is also in the dictionary. Just because it's your pet...

  9. Everyone wants me to take Nursing?

    Erythropoiesis replied to PoppyLizz's topic in General Nursing

    Look around this forum and count how many posts you see THIS WEEK ALONE with titles like "I can't handle this" or "New nurse--I need help" or "Please tell me this gets easier" or "I'm about to quit my...

  10. Refuses bath all week, complains to family hasn't been given a bath in a week?

    Erythropoiesis replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Document document document. And let the family know what is happening. That way nobody can pull an "I had no idea this was

  11. Nursing School with a Chronic Illness?

    Erythropoiesis replied to MissHopeful111's topic in General Students

    It's the schools themselves that you'll have to deal with first before you can start thinking about workplaces. The very first thing we had to do upon acceptance into our program was have a health...

  12. Nursing School with a Chronic Illness?

    Erythropoiesis replied to MissHopeful111's topic in General Students

    Then I misunderstood your original post when you said you "can't get many vaccines". If you have immunity to everything else, and the flu shot is all you can't get, then many hospitals will allow it....

  13. Nursing School with a Chronic Illness?

    Erythropoiesis replied to MissHopeful111's topic in General Students

    It doesn't change my opinion. I know that there's no way NICU will allow you within 10 feet of their babies without you being up to date on your vaccinations. We're talking about tiny, very sick...

  14. In over my head?

    Erythropoiesis replied to khinlicky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Right. It's the adult equivalent of that punk preschooler who always said, "You aren't my friend anymore!" It shows a lack of understanding, a lack of an argument, and a lack of emotional...

  15. Nursing specialities

    Erythropoiesis replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student too, but I feel like the people I've asked regarding their specialties have all given me sort of the same answer. Seems like it's trial and error at first but eventually you find your...

  16. I'm in tears--to accept or decline?

    Erythropoiesis replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    Of course she'd flatter you about your teaching talent and feed you the "you were made for this" line--she wants you to work for free. I would turn it down,

  17. In over my head?

    Erythropoiesis replied to khinlicky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She's jealous of you. That's your new mantra when the next grown adult makes a snarky remark like that. "She's jealous of me". This person has probably been stuck in the same role, at the same...

  18. Nurses with eating disorders?

    Erythropoiesis replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    During the semester I don't tend to stress eat, but year long in order to relieve stress I tend to be very orally fixated. I'll put pens/pencils in my mouth, bite my fingernails, etc. I don't notice...

  19. Nursing School with a Chronic Illness?

    Erythropoiesis replied to MissHopeful111's topic in General Students

    What's concerning to me is your inability to receive vaccines because of your condition. If the vaccines send you into a reaction that's bad enough to keep you from getting them, just imagine what...

  20. Your decision to pursue nursing?

    Erythropoiesis replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a romantic story about it. Of course I've always felt a pull towards medicine, and nursing was always in the back of my mind. What it really comes down to is that it's a stable, safe job....

  21. I'm quitting today! Finally had enough!

    Erythropoiesis replied to SoontoBNP's topic in General Nursing

    You find another job that works for you and your schedule, you resign and don't look back or think about them for another second. Making you feel guilty for putting in your notice? After working you...

  22. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    Erythropoiesis replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Then don't believe it. My good friend made $38 with less than a year of experience at a new hospital just because he asked for it. They offered him lower at first and he refused. Another friend who...

  23. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    Erythropoiesis replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unless you live in an at-will state. They don't have to disclose a reason for firing you at

  24. Seriously?? Small rant.

    Erythropoiesis replied to DelaneyB's topic in General Nursing

    You've probably heard this 51 times already but yes, it is a big deal. The title of "nurse" is legally protected. Can you image if anyone could just go around calling themselves "nurse" or "doctor"?...

  25. It Ain't Like The Movies!

    Erythropoiesis replied to madricka's topic in General Nursing

    I was watching a medical show last night and can't stand when they come home from working in the ER, dealing with blood and guts all day, then casually slump into their couch to crack open a beer and...